stronger . josephine reached its peak intensity of 65 mph ( 100 km / h ) around 8 a . m . ( ed ##t ) as it continued to become more organized . however , there were indications that it had already begun to weaken . out ##flow towards the north was becoming restricted and arc clouds began em ##ana ##ting from the storm , a sign that dry air was entering the system . during the afternoon hours , the structure of josephine began to rapidly deter ##ior ##ate as strong wind shear and dry air took their toll . by the late night , the center was almost completely exposed and only a band of convection persisted near the center . despite continuing effects from
stronger. josephine reached its peak intensity of 65 mph ( 100 km / h ) around 8 a. m. ( edt ) as it continued to become more organized. however, there were indications that it had already begun to weaken. outflow towards the north was becoming restricted and arc clouds began emanating from the storm, a sign that dry air was entering the system. during the afternoon hours, the structure of josephine began to rapidly deteriorate as strong wind shear and dry air took their toll. by the late night, the center was almost completely exposed and only a band of convection persisted near the center. despite continuing effects from